I love this park! When I used to work at a school nearby, I used to take my special education students with my teacher's assistants for a walk on CBI (community based instruction) to Weymouth Corners and visit the post office and the bakery, as well to other shops in the area so they (the students, not the adults ) could practice making purchases and other daily life skills. Then we would continue to AP to eat lunch and feed the ducks which the kids loved to do. Averill is a nice, peaceful spot to escape the rat race for a short while and recharge before continuing with the stress and demands of daily life. Many students, unfortunately, live in foster homes that rarely take the children out into the community to learn how to function in the REAL world. Too many are placed in front of the TV when they are not at school, just being fed and receiving the bare minimum of personal care so CBI is important for them to be able to function in the community after they become adults and age out from qualifying for foster care anymore. The benches by the lake or the gazebo located in the upper part towards the northeast part of AP are especially restful areas to regain your sense of sanity and to recharge. If you happen to be in Pedro, bring a snack and beverage so you can spend time with the ducks and enjoy some downtime in a peaceful place. read more

Amazing park to visit when the weather is nice! We enjoyed the duck pond, waterfall, and rolling green hills. Such a great reset place or picnic area! read more

Arguably the best park in the South Bay area. Serene, quiet, full of nature. Lots of hills and a great path for walking or running. Many beautiful spots for photos. read more

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Such a beautiful park to have a nice stroll. It was a sunny, Monday morning when I visited. I parked along the residential neighborhood and began my walk. Every person I saw, greeted me with a simple hello. I even had a nice conversation with a British woman named Linda! This park had multiple paved paths. I loved the old bridge and details on the restrooms. I loved the waterfall that lead into the stream down the middle of two paths. I saw lots of birds and turtles. Such a beautiful place to photograph! If I'm in the area, I will love to visit again. read more

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Beautiful, serene, and small park with lots of greenery, wildlife, and walking paths. Highly recommend. read more

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What a majestic park situated in the center of a diverse neighborhood. Located between the lower part of the hill and slightly upper, this a great space for walking, jogging, meditating, or picnicking. So many turtles, ducks, and squirrels here all surrounded in a tranquil setting. A perfect place for transients to live but I didn't see any. Yes I did say transients. This is still San Pedro and there's quite a bit of activity at the bottom of the hill. The bathrooms were meticulously clean with soap and toilet paper too! read more

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It's a great park. I took my wedding photos here. It was my first time there and enjoyed it. There's a waterfall, ducks, picnic area, and great for dogs too. read more

Lowkey, ducked off, exploration, few people, nice vibes, bathroom, undercover pathways. read more

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It's a beautiful park with various walking pathways throughout. It's very scenic within the park with the mini waterfall, waterfall river that streams from one end of the park to the other, along with some pond animals! There is a minimal length EV charging (paid) and parking along the street. read more

Absolutely beautiful park. So many trees and wildlife. You'll forget you're in the city as you meander along the trails and across the bridge, spotting turtles and dragonflies. I love all the ducks, and spotting the tiny ducklings throughout the year is a delight. The first time I came here, I felt like I had ventured into the jungle themed area at Disneyland. Only this is so much better I've been here probably a dozen times now and haven't even really explored all of the park. The trails have built in benches throughout and the little waterfalls give such serene sound. If you live in Pedro and haven't visited Averill Park, or you have friends or family coming to visit, be sure to take them to this gem. It'll take their breath away! read more

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Fun waterfalls and long pond full of ducks and turtles. Big grassy area for picnicking. Currently a little "crowed" on the weekend, meaning you'll be passing people on the path around the pond. But weekdays it's empty and you can duck-watch without shimmying around families. I like to park on Averill Park Way and make the climb up to the rose garden and gazebo. read more

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Medium size park, very pretty and relaxing. It smells a little funky maybe due to the ponds. Definitely a little work out due to that the road is hills and there's a lots of grassy hills. A lot of trees and wildlife. Not enough picnic tables. Ive been to better, but fits my needs. read more

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Not sure why it is located in a hospital here. We allowed the gos to take us to the location attached to Yelp and it was a hospital. We ended up looking at the map and clicking on an area that looked like it was a potential park. That is how we found it. I couldn't update address. But this place is beautiful. There were two photo shoots going on. So pretty. read more

This place is awesome. So beautiful and well kept. I love bringing my dogs here to walk around and run. The pond or whatever it is...ummmm if youre a turtle, You will be in heaven. If you're a human ( and I assume you are if you're reading this) I suggest you leave the pond to the turtles. Other than that, check the place out. You won't be disappointed. This place gets (four) Sunflowers of Satisfaction. read more

What a cute little but big park lol. Came to walk my dogs here and I loved it. Plenty of shaded areas and enough space to bring a picnic blanket and lay under a tree. I did see lots of people taking professional pictures, but everyone seemed to be respectful. Lots of ducks, turtles and birds in the pond area. I definitely will come back here. I think you can reserve picnic tables with a bbq. And nice area to go for a workout walk. There are public bathrooms. If you go let me know what you think... read more

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What an amazing little find in San Pedro near Western Ave. With rolling hills, grassy areas, beautiful majestic trees, a little pond, and even a gazebo. This family friendly park is truly a diamond in the rough. I noticed the picnic areas "tables" were by reservation only, so be sure to call the numbers posted everywhere. Street parking surrounded the park on all sides, and we didn't have an issue finding parking. read more

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Really beautiful setting, but there was no playground that I saw! It was hard to find a path for a wagon or stroller, so it's best not to bring it if possible. read more

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One of my favorite parks in LA! It's so beautiful and makes the perfect location for engagement, pregnancy, quinceañera, and family photo shoots. The foliage around the park makes it look like you're in the middle of a forest or enchanted garden. It also has plenty of open spaces for picnics and to run around. Overall I would highly recommend this park if you're looking for an outdoor space to take great professional pictures. read more

Very pretty park , in the middle of residential area . If I lived in this community I would never leave . We attended a wedding here , it was set up very nice outdoor area . I would recommend this park for any special day , picnic ! read more

Now, this has nothing to do with the park so I'll get to the review in a moment. The other day I was eating some peanuts which is the common snack for me these days. I take off the lid and grab a handful as I head back to my workstation ready to tackle the next set of emails that have come through. So I never look at what I'm munching on because well one peanut looks like all the rest. But then on one of the travels to my mouth (you know how you eat a couple, hand back down, eat a couple more, and so on), I bit down and it's not the familiar peanut crunch. It's a crunch yes but more like the fried something crunch and it's got that toasty flavor to it. I'm not sure what it is and quickly figure some other nut or peanut from a different process got in the can. But then I have a thought, what if it was a toasted insect? And this doesn't cause panic because immediately I'm thinking, if it was a toasted insect, that's not something I would be willing to try. But as I'm munching away, yes, I'm still munching on the same batch, I'm thinking, that wasn't half bad. If that is what eating toasted insects is like, I'm all in. Okay, so this is a beautiful little park along the hills nestled between some quiet neighborhoods. I didn't see an insect on this visit but it did come to might and that's my tie-in to the review. See how that works? Alright, the trees. I love trees. The trees are tall and the landscape varies quite a bit which gives the illusion you are deep within the woods. Lots of shade and a nice flowing babbling brook into a small pond that the ducks seem to really enjoy. There are a lot of spots here that make for excellent photo/portrait backdrops. This isn't your sporting recreation type of park but it's totally a get back to nature kind of vibe experience. I was gonna say something else here but it slips my mind. What was it? Oh yeah, weddings! Others know about this picturesque location because you'll see wedding parties taking their photos here from time to time. Good choice. read more

Beautiful park to sit and relax. It's definitely a place where you can escape to have some quiet time. When it's windy the trees sound like ocean waves. There's no playground, but my kids enjoyed the hills and the small pond full of ducks and fishes. They called it a "nature walk." read more

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Truly a beautiful park. There is a large gazibo. I enjoy walking along the small river that leads to a small waterfall. You can see ducks in this pond as well. There are few roses scattered around the location. There is also a large grassy area with huge trees, benches, and hills. It is a great place to walk around, picnic, or get some exercise. There are rolling hills in and around the park if you would like a bit of a challenge. There are people here during the pandemic as well. read more

Do not feed the ducks, geese, turtles, or fish in the ponds. Do not dump aquarium fish in here. Allow the ecosphere to do its work! The hollow has a series of obviously man made waterfalls - but the sound is nice - and might even clear your chakras. Some of the falls do need some refurbishing. And the gazebo is chipping paint. Some views as you walk around are quite beautiful, that of a shady established garden, and the view from the hillslope with a view of the harbor and on-a-clear-day-you-can-see-forever too. The rose garden is a cement path nice and flat for a stroll with benches aside with some rose bushes planted. Apparently this is a photo-op stop for local weddings and Quinceañera (celebration of a Mexican girl's 15th birthday.) We could not find the restrooms for which there are signs...The disturbing thing was the sinus-tweaking horrible smell of skunk being smoked in the park. No authority figures around to stop it, but hey guys, it's legal TO SMOKE IN YOUR OWN HOME. read more

This park in San Pedro is a treasure. We spent several hours walking the dogs and exploring this beautiful park. Nice clean restroom, a babbling brook, ducks and turtles, views of the harbor, and grassy knolls for picnicking. Definitely recommend and will return soon! read more

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This park is always well kept and clean. Mostly locals comes here that walk around or just chillin. Crowd is ok. Coming here with friends is a nice way to defrag stories and stress relief since it is not ghetto and be worried about your safety read more

Very peaceful coming here. This is, in fact a huge park. This is both kid friendly and dog friendly. The only thing I'll say is to be careful walking the trail around the restroom area because you'll come across a bunch of gnats. read more

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Boy am I jealous! What a beautiful park to have in your neighborhood. Walking paths, ponds, ducks, a bridge, waterfall, beautiful plants and trees, lots of shade!! And it's CLEAN!!! There was no trash anywhere. It was Saturday evening so I don't know what it's like during the day, but there were some kids rolling down a hill, people having picnics, and families walking. What a great place to bring a chair to read or just chill. read more

I never even knew this park was here until driving by one day... it's lovely and well maintained. Take some bread to feed the ducks Thank you San Pedro! read more

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"The secret of life is to enjoy the passage of time." - James Taylor My 800th review, it's corny but true, haha: I have fallen in love. I can't wait to drive to San Pedro to see it again. I suddenly have so much energy that I run up & down its hilly terrain on my bum knee without pain. I catch myself smiling all the time. I think of excuses to drive down and visit the park. I sleep better at night, more peacefully. I can't imagine this park would ever disappoint me or that I will ever grow tired of it. I don't believe I will ever find a park I love more. It wasn't love at first sight. I had no idea how special & magical the place would become when I first laid eyes on it, three years ago. That's when I first discovered the park, when I almost rented a house across the street from it, a sweet vintage Spanish style with a pool, a pool house, and a view of Vincent Thomas Bridge & the harbor. For $2200 a month. I blew it. I let it slip away and instead bought my money pit condo from hell. I shoulda trusted my gut & snagged that cool house. At the time, I thought San Pedro was too far, too out of the loop, and maybe it is. And maybe I'll get another chance, who knows. For now, I'll trust destiny's wisdom and view it as water under the bridge. Speaking of which....look at the photos of the enchanting old stone bridge in Averill Park. Set down in the peaceful lagoon, it's a scene right out of a fairy tale. It happened like this: Recently I rediscovered Averill Park, after 3 years had passed. I was taking biz photos in San Pedro, to post to the site, a couple weeks ago, and I remembered the park & the house, and drove by to check it all out. That's the day it hit me, as I walked the park. Some powerful feeling came out of nowhere and I didn't want to leave. I went back every day for 4 days in a row. When I wander the park, nothing is wrong, in my mind. I am completely in the moment & all is well. The park compels me to leave all negativity outside its boundaries, like a lover would do. The park overwhelms me & amazes me & delights me, like a lover would. I am completely charmed. My relationship with Averill is not without challenges, however - the hills are very steep. Some paths I can't even navigate, too risky that I might slip and wreck the knee. But in time I'll feel more comfortable, more secure. For now I kinda like the uncertainty though, it adds excitement to this love affair. I don't want to know all the paths all at once, it's best to have some mystery, to leave some things as yet undiscovered. I'm sure I'm not the first person to love Averill Park, certainly not the first to be in love at Averill - there are decades worth of hearts with initials carved into the majestic banyan trees. Banyan trees are spiritual, you know. Some say they fulfill wishes and represent eternal life. As one would expect in an area of this size, Averill Park has a few full-time caretakers. I chatted with one of them, an elderly gentleman, after I spotted a Great Blue Heron in a tree. He told me there is a pair of herons, and also kingfishers. I haven't seen a Great Blue since I lived in IL, they are so graceful. And of course there are ducks and geese galore. I was even chased by a goose. He put his head down low to the ground and started toward me, threateningly. Like an idiot, I ran....laughing at myself. Throughout the park are isolated, shaded picnic areas with grills. Some overlook the water, some are nestled in groves of trees. In the summer, mosquitoes are a nuisance, a local resident told me. So my lover is not perfect. And that's OK. There's a romantic gazebo on a hill with views of Long Beach Harbor. It's a popular place for weddings, for which a permit is required. Averill Park has too much class to have an unsightly parking lot, but there is oodles of free parking on the streets bordering the park, and in the surrounding residential neighborhood. Nor are there sports facilities or playgrounds - Averill is designed to be a captivating, disarming place to appreciate beauty. So Averill Park has won my heart. When you see the photos, you'll know why. There are about 45 so far - I like to brag about my love & show it off to the world. I should be in pretty good shape if I keep running up and down Averill's dramatic hills. Lovers do tend to give you a good physical workout, especially in the beginning. That reminds me, I gotta go, I got a hot date waiting for me in San Pedro..... read more

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When I need to clear my head and enjoy the sounds of nature I come to Averill Park. They have a great little pond with ducks, swans, and geese that migrate here whenever the weather is warm enough. There are grills for use by the general public, but I believe you have to have permission to use them. Look into that. The field of grass is sprawling and there is a beautiful gazebo for your photo ops. I wouldn't come here as an out of towner or even if I lived further away. There are other more impressive parks in LA for that (Griffith Park, Kenneth Hahn...) I just happen to live about 4 blocks away so it makes it prime real estate for me. Snap a few shots, update your FB, twitter, instagram or whatever other social media you use and then put your phone away and enjoy the tranquility. read more

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I love this park. My family comes here all the time. We play and mostly take pictures. read more

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My family and I were so pleased to have visited this beautiful park today. We took some family photos. We enjoyed the walk along the trail. It was, for the most part, clean. Also very peaceful. read more

This is a quiet, family-centered park. We do daytime strolls and picnics. It is always serene and clean. People are respectful, especially during covid times. We love to see the ducks and turtles. Although, I wish the walkways near the ducks were better maintained to be cleared of bird poop. Most times stepping in poop is unavoidable. read more

I love this park. It isn't too far from my house and it is so beautiful. I will need to add pictures to this later. You are able to walk and be in nature, ducks, geese, turtles, and weirdest of all there is a rooster... I love going here and just observing nature. read more

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Beautiful park with scenic stream and lots of places to sit. Peaceful and safe feeling with lots of families and dogs.

I love parks so my opinion is bias. The restrooms are clean, the landscaping was maintained. The pond has huge turtles and many ducks. Nice hills to roll down. Plenty of shade and a walking path. It has bbq's that you can use as well as several picnic tables throughout. Very quiet and plenty of street parking. read more

I have had the experience of spending several hours at this park the last two weekends as two of my close friends got married here. This park definitely has a number of very nice parts to it. The fact that it is an avian estuary with a playground, lots of trees and grass makes for a great setting. Added to that is the main promentory in the park has a walkway lined with twin rows of palm trees with a great pagoda/gazebo structure. However it only has one side open facing the palm tree promenade. Pro Tip: Parking is available around the park and in the surrounding neighborhood. This is a great place to take photos as well. This was easily witnessed by the numerous groups all dressed up there just to take photos for all kinds of things. Quincenieras, weddings, and individuals (adults and kids both). Another great feature during the summer fall and late spring would be the fact that there is a wonderful ocean breeze cutting the temperature down to something bearable from atrocious. Overall it was a great park with much to do for just about any need. It is also decently patrolled by the police as I saw several cruisers in and around the park at various times. read more

I only went here because of yelp reviews and I'm glad I did. I read in a review that it was beautiful and they had fun playing with their dogs here. Well it was a few days before my birthday and I had the day off. My wife and I had had our first child only 2 weeks earlier and wanted to do something different so we took the baby and both our dogs to this park. It was pretty awesome. It was cool to walk around and enjoy the park. I was a little bummed that the water was off so there wasn't the usual stream. There was also some construction that apparently had been done earlier but not yet finished to random sidewalks were coned off but none the less I enjoyed the park. Despite a different reviewer listing playing Frisbee with their dog I learned that it is in fact against park rules to allow dogs off leash. I let mine off for a few minutes when nobody was around and it was amazing to watch my Boston/Pug mix square off with a huge geese..... I can't wait to go back when the weather is better and the water is running. Stop by for a break from you day. It's a great place. read more

Cute park with plenty of grassy areas to play with your children or to have a picnic with a friend. Beautiful pond with ducks, hopefully people stopped feeding them human food though, which isn't good for them. It doesn't have a jungle gym for the kids, but it has plenty of peaceful trees and even a small rose garden, good for pictures. read more

Love it! Waterfall, ducks, gigantic trees. It's beautiful. Want to come back and use one of the BBQs and just chill. Bring crackers for the ducks and something to scare off these overly friendly squirrels! read more

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